Family Violence Practitioner

6 months ago


East Melbourne, Australia Be Recruitment Group Full time

Brilliant and supportive team
- Excellent opportunities to develop professionally
- Must be bilingual (Farsi or Dari)

**About the Position**:
We are currently recruiting for a Family Violence Case Manager position on behalf of our client, a leading organization dedicated to supporting victim survivors of family violence.

**Role Overview**:
As a Family Violence Case Manager, you will operate with a significant degree of autonomy, utilizing your initiative and judgement to provide high-quality case management services. The position involves working closely with clients throughout their engagement, conducting assessments, safety planning, and advocating for appropriate services.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Implement trauma-informed, systemic, and developmental approaches in case management.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and needs assessments using the MARAM framework.
- Advocate for and link women to suitable services, collaborating with external agencies.
- Provide face-to-face support and outreach, complementing phone-based casework.
- Collaborate with families to develop and review individual case and safety plans.
- Deliver group work to support recovery from family violence.
- Prepare professional reports and documentation.

**Key Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, or a related discipline (degree level preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in the family violence or related sector.
- Understanding of multicultural issues and intersectional factors impacting victims.
- Knowledge of key frameworks, including intersectional feminism and anti-oppressive frameworks.
- Familiarity with the MARAM framework and changes in the Family Violence Sector post the 2016 Royal Commission.
- Proficiency in a language other than English is highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to social justice and confidentiality.



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